LN2 2JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manton Road, 0.4km from Ermine Estate in Lincoln. Administratively it sits within Minster ward and the Lincoln constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LN2 2JL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k, up 97.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LN2 2JL are sourced from Output Area E00132859 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANTON ROAD, LN2 2JL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANTON ROAD, LN2 2JL.
320
42
£ 32,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LN2 2JL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 42, LN2 2JL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 97.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LN2 2JL. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 175,000
22 sales · Mean £ 173,795
Detached
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 306,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LN2 2JL has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lincoln Castle Academy
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Mount Street Academy
Ermine Primary Academy
Westgate Academy
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Subway Birchwood0.4 km
- Cafe Ella0.7 km
- Common Room1.0 km
- Gate House Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Generation Wellbeing0.3 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Countdown Drug Stores0.9 km
- Foodbank0.8 km
- Nathan Willows Fresh Produce0.8 km
- Nonna Juana Deli0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.7 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Old Rectory Guest House0.8 km
- The Duke William Hotel1.0 km
- The Allotment House0.3 km
- The Stags Head0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Lee Road Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Ivy Tavern0.7 km
- The Lincoln Imp0.5 km
- Castle Ward WMC0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lincolnshire Co-op Burton Road Food Store0.9 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Riseholme Road Food Store0.2 km
- Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Drive Food Store0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Burton Road Chippy0.9 km
- Chef King0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Fish King0.8 km
- Leon Cantonese & Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lincoln Central2.0 km
- Hykeham7.1 km
- Saxilby8.9 km
Bus Stops
- BGU Cafe0.1 km
- Bishop Grosseteste University0.1 km
- Thonock Close0.2 km
- Bishop Grosseteste University0.2 km
- Newport0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LN22JL · Data under Open Government Licence